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Travel buddies in Iceland
Iceland is the country where a travel buddy saves you the most money: the car is the trip, and a car costs the same with one person or four.
Who is going to Iceland
Going to Iceland? Add your trip.
Post where you are going and when, and you will be told when somebody lines up with you. Anyone searching Iceland will find you here.
How people pair up in Iceland
The Ring Road, Route 1, loops about 1,300 kilometers around the island and most people drive it over a week or more, or pick a region like the south coast or the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Splitting a rental car or campervan is the most common reason travelers look for a buddy here. Glacier walks, ice caves and whale watching are also shared bookings.
When people go
Summer brings very long days, with the midnight sun around June, and it is the only time the highland F roads are open (they need a four wheel drive). The northern lights season runs roughly September to April, when the nights are dark enough. Winter driving takes experience, so many people prefer to share it.
Where travelers meet
Reykjavík is small, and cafes, hot pools and the harbor are easy public meeting points. Many people meet their road trip companion over a coffee in Reykjavík before committing to a week in a car.
Getting a good match
- Post your dates and whether you want to split a car or a campervan.
- Say how long you want to drive: the full Ring Road or one region.
- Meet in Reykjavík before you commit to a week on the road together.
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Iceland cities on RuinMyTrip
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Questions people ask
How do I find someone to share an Iceland road trip with?
Post your dates and say you want to split a car. Travelers in Iceland at the same time can find you, and you can meet in Reykjavík first.
When can you see the northern lights in Iceland?
Roughly September to April, when the nights are dark, on clear nights with good aurora activity.
How long is the Ring Road?
Route 1, the Ring Road, is about 1,300 kilometers around the island.
Going to Iceland?
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